Dallas’ largest police and firefighter unions announced Monday the candidates they’d like to see voters choose in the May 11 City Council elections.

In their joint statement, the Dallas Police Association and Dallas Fire Fighters Association supported all the incumbents on the ballot.

In fact, Scott Griggs and Delia Jasso — two officeholders pitted against each other in District 1 because of redistricting — both received the associations’ thumbs-up.

“They’ve both done an outstanding job, and they’re both strong police supporters, so we’re not going to turn our backs on either of them,” said Ron Pinkston, the police association’s president.

The unions also picked candidates who are aiming to fill open seats.

In District 2, the associations endorsed Adam Medrano, who is running to replace his aunt, Pauline Medrano.

Other endorsements for open seats include Philip Kingston in District 14 and Jennifer Staubach Gates in District 13.

Kingston has the endorsement of outgoing council member Angela Hunt. But a rival in the race, Bobby Abtahi, has the backing of several prominent community leaders, including former council members Veletta Lill, Ed Oakley, Craig Holcomb and Craig McDaniel, as well as former state Rep. Allen Vaught.

Staubach Gates, whose father is Dallas Cowboys legend Roger Staubach, has name recognition, as well as the unions’ endorsement. Her opponent, Leland Burk, has the endorsements of current council member Ann Margolin and former council member Mitchell Rasansky.

In District 11, former Park Board member Lee Kleinman received the associations’ recommendation. He also has the backing of term-limited council member Linda Koop, Republican state Sen. John Carona and former County Commissioner Maurine Dickey.

Kleinman said the announcement shows that police and firefighters have faith in his knowledge of the issues.

Kleinman’s opponent, Ori Raphael is a former staffer of U.S. Rep Pete Sessions. He said he supports Dallas police but wasn’t surprised he missed out on the endorsement “because I’m an independent thinker and care more for the residents of Dallas than the interests of the unions.”